Volunteer Massage Therapist

TITLE: Volunteer Massage Therapist

REPORTS TO: Volunteer Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY:

The volunteer provides patient care and support services according to his/her experience and training and in compliance with hospice policies. These opportunities are throughout the Milwaukee/Waukesha/Walworth & Racine Counties, as our patients are located at various facilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Certified Massage Therapist from an established massage therapy institute.
2. Mature individual, supportive of the hospice concept.
3. Is willing to service others in a volunteer capacity.
4. Previous volunteer experience may be helpful.
5. Ability to work within an interdisciplinary team.
6. Licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state law and maintained in good working order.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

1. Serves as an integral member of the hospice interdisciplinary team
2. Serves as the patient/family/caregiver under guidance of nurse (case manager) or as part of the administrative team. Provides emotional support to patients/families.
3. Provides input to the plan of care and attends interdisciplinary meetings as appropriate.
4. Documents as educated and instructed, while maintaining confidentiality.
5. Provides availability on a regular basis and/or keeping with the patient/family/caregiver needs.
6. Maintains open communication and reports regularly to the Volunteer Coordinator including the response of the patient/family to hospice services.
7. Participates in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities.
8. Assignment of other duties (as needed) directed by the Volunteer Coordinator.
9. Provides massage therapy in alignment with the needs of the patient and physical limitations.
10. Verifies physician orders prior to providing massage therapy.

AGE SPECIFICS:

This position interacts with all ages of patients, family members and other staff members.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Strength:

Occasionally required to push/pull and lift up to 25 pounds of weight.

Requirements:

1. Completes application, criminal background check form and gives references.
2. Signs and adheres to the confidentiality state of Badger Hospice.
3. Submit a copy of current drivers license and auto insurance if the volunteer drives and owns an automobile.